Ultra Running Hub Kalmar, Sweden · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Kalmar Backyard Ultra
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (25h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 38 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25h | 59 | Johan Jacobsson · 167.650 km | Caroline Vidlund · 87.178 km |
| 2025 | 31h | 97 | Johan Jacobsson · 207.886 km | Sanna Höglind · 167.650 km |
| 2024 | 29h | 62 | Kristinn Gunnar Kristinsson · 194.474 km | Marie Gustavsson · 100.590 km |
| 2023 | 29h | 82 | Johan Gustavsson · 194.474 km | Kristina Gustavsson · 160.944 km |
| 2022 | 41h | 143 | Johan Johansson · 274.946 km | Ingela Jonsson · 241.416 km |
| 2021 | 31h | 116 | Mattias Toivanen · 207.886 km | Julia Ekfeldt · 120.708 km |
The field shrank 39% between 2025 (97) and 2026 (59). 31% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (25h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race with 57 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 31 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.